Remote Program Manager Jobs in Waukegan, IL (NOW HIRING)

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Creme de la Creme, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As Senior HR Program Manager, you'll lead new and ongoing HR Programs projects. You'll build relationships and collaborate with HR and corporate partners as well as field leaders to deliver an outstanding employee experience and influence program outcomes. You will elevate, implement, and manage projects related to Wage Investment Strategy, full performance management program lifecycle, and New Center Growth/Acquisition, and more!

• Develop, manage and maintain project plans; including documentation, schedules, forecasting, planning, issue/risk, organizational change, partner concerns, meeting facilitation, meeting notes and status reporting
• Navigate projects to successful completion by influencing partners at different levels
• Ensure successful delivery of projects by planning strategies and overcoming obstacles that pose a risk to project completion
• Connect with and present to various levels within the organization, including the executive team
• Develop solid relationships with all KinderCare teams and act as liaison when trouble-shooting roadblocks; includes navigating contentious situations and opposing views
• Possess a passion and curiosity for finding the right solution in the simplest way while being open to both giving and receiving feedback
• Own the overall sustainability plan for our field's balanced scorecard, including partner & brand leader meetings, presentations, and visibility on program success
• Facilitate meetings and collaboration among our cross-functional team supporting the balanced scorecard, providing consistency and driving the program forward - defining and connecting processes and driving completion of objectives and key results each quarter

• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and expectation setting in a cross functional project management role with large matrixed organization
• Strong project management, project budgeting, and organizational change skills, with keen attention to detail
• Experience with Workday, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and capable of running and analyzing reports
• Able to move large scale enterprise projects forward, delivered on time, while displaying excellent interpersonal skills and influence at all levels
• Effectively balance the requirements of the business with the needs of individuals; while steering strategy to increase positive outcomes
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop executive-level presentations and handle confidential and critical issues
• Confident assessing processes, performing benchmarking/analysis and making recommendations for improvement through strong data storytelling

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Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.